We were looking for a fresh devotional plan this Christmas and decided to create a simple, kid-friendly and meaningful one for our family. We wanted to emphasize both Scripture and prayer. We borrowed some good ideas from others. Adapt this for you and your family too. The shepherds were on the low rung of the […]

When dear friends lost their baby, I reached out to another friend, Susie. Susie has experienced this kind of loss, and she sent a note to our grieving friend. That was a month ago, but I’m still thinking about it. Both ladies gave me their blessing to share this. I think grieving moms and dads […]

“See you later, Mom. Love you,” they said as they sprang out of her car and walked towards our house. But before she headed to work for the day, she called her two children back to her. She put her arms around them and drew them close. Right there in my driveway, she prayed for […]

The following is 1 of the Thirteen Essential Traits of a Godly Man we communicated to our son, Cole, when he recently entered his teenage years. I continue to try to emulate and teach these to him. All men would do well to pursue them with all they have.  We also put together a book […]

The following is 1 of the Thirteen Essential Traits of a Godly Man we communicated to our son, Cole, when he recently entered his teenage years. I continue to try to emulate and teach these to him. All men would do well to pursue them with all they have.  We also put together a book […]